Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager
Location: Ipswich / Suffolk (Projects across Cambridge, Basildon, Norwich and surrounding areas)
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Project Manager to join a growing M&E contractor delivering new-build projects across multiple sectors. This role suits someone technically strong who is ready to take ownership of projects and develop into a more senior position over time.
You will be responsible for managing mechanical packages from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Project Sectors
- Commercial
- Education
- Healthcare (including hospitals)
- Leisure
- Industrial
- Residential / Accommodation
- Power & infrastructure-related projects
Key Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical works on new-build projects from start to finish
- Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Oversee programme delivery and ensure milestones are met
- Manage quality control and commissioning of mechanical systems
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
- Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams
- Monitor costs and assist with variations and commercial control
- Report project progress to senior management
Candidate Profile
This is not a senior-level role. The client is looking for someone dependable and capable, with the ambition to grow into a Mechanical Project Manager position.
Backgrounds considered:
- Mechanical Project Engineer looking to step up
- Mechanical Site Manager
The client is open to developing and moulding the right person, provided they have a solid mechanical background and the right attitude.
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Location: Ipswich / Suffolk (Projects across Cambridge, Basildon, Norwich and surrounding areas)
Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Project Manager to join a growing M&E contractor delivering new-build projects across multiple sectors. This role suits someone technically strong who is ready to take ownership of projects and develop into a more senior position over time.
You will be responsible for managing mechanical packages from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Project Sectors
- Commercial
- Education
- Healthcare (including hospitals)
- Leisure
- Industrial
- Residential / Accommodation
- Power & infrastructure-related projects
Key Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical works on new-build projects from start to finish
- Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Oversee programme delivery and ensure milestones are met
- Manage quality control and commissioning of mechanical systems
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
- Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams
- Monitor costs and assist with variations and commercial control
- Report project progress to senior management
Candidate Profile
This is not a senior-level role. The client is looking for someone dependable and capable, with the ambition to grow into a Mechanical Project Manager position.
Backgrounds considered:
- Mechanical Project Engineer looking to step up
- Mechanical Site Manager
The client is open to developing and moulding the right person, provided they have a solid mechanical background and the right attitude.
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